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Community supports call for trail upgrade
A Forrest business owner says upgrades of the district’s mountain bike trails could provide a tourism and economic boost while also securing the town’s future.
Colac will feature in actor’s project
Colac acting export Tyson Jarvis says filming his new film in the region is his way of giving back to Colac’s supportive community.
Criteria could restrict milk rescue package
A Colac district farmer says he’s relieved the Federal Government has announced assistance for farmers, but strict criteria might restrict farmers from accessing help.
Farmers protest price cut
Thousands of people will join Colac district farmers in Melbourne today to draw attention to a crisis over milk price cuts.
Speeder mayhem along ocean road
The Great Ocean Road at Skenes Creek is “the worst speeding blackspot” in rural Victoria and residents say governments must fund safety improvements.
Routine eye testing averts man’s stroke
A Colac man has avoided a stroke thanks to a routine eye check-up.
Roadside tree risk concerns
A Forrest woman wants road authorities to remove trees that could kill road users.
MP demands answers on Bluewater delays
Colac’s unfinished Bluewater centre redevelopment has already cost ratepayers $3 million more than they expected, and community leaders are demanding answers.